Project Timeline & Cost Breakdown

A high-level overview of development phases, their estimated durations, and feature costs.

This initial, rapid phase is designed to generate immediate traction and build momentum with a minimal online presence and strategic social media guidance.

Key Deliverables:

A live, single-page website with a product gallery and contact info.
Configured Google Maps and embedded Instagram feed.
An integrated email list capture form for pre-launch marketing.

Core E-commerce Build: Product Catalog & Cart

4-5 Weeks

$5000$3500

This phase builds the fundamental e-commerce capabilities, transforming the static gallery into a functional online store with a product catalog and cart functionality.

Feature Breakdown:

Feature	Est. Cost
Full Product Data Model (Firestore)	$1500$1050
Comprehensive Product Display (dynamic)	$1300$910
Basic Cart Functionality (client-side)	$1000$700
Basic Delivery/Pickup Toggle & UI	$400$280
Core Navigation & Layout	$300$210
Wholesale Inquiry Page (Static)	$500$350

Full E-commerce: Payments & COA Hub

4-5 Weeks

$5000$3500

This phase elevates the site to a fully functional e-commerce platform with secure transactions, user reviews, and an administrative dashboard for management.

Feature Breakdown:

Feature	Est. Cost
User Review System	$900$630
Secure Payment Gateway Integration	$1400$980
Enhanced Preorder Functionality	$600$420
Admin Dashboard & Authentication	$900$630
COA Intelligence Hub (Viewer & Charts)	$1000$700
Initial UAT and Admin Dashboard Training	$200$140

Operational Scaling: Integrations & Hubs

Ongoing

$7500$5250

This phase covers the continuous improvement and scaling of the website, focusing on advanced operational efficiencies and deepening customer engagement.

Feature Breakdown:

Feature	Est. Cost
Real-time Inventory Management (POS Integration)	$2400$1680
Advanced Analytics Dashboard	$1300$910
Full Delivery Management System	$1200$840
COA Hub - AI Summary & Comparison Tool	$1400$980
Wholesale Hub - Partner Accounts & Ordering	$1000$700
UAT for POS & Delivery Systems (with uglybaby.com)	$200$140

Project Finalization & Handoff

1-2 Weeks

$5140$3600

The concluding phase ensures a smooth transition to the client, involving final reviews, documentation, training, and unique content deliverables to ensure post-launch success.

Feature Breakdown:

Feature	Est. Cost
Final Review & Full UAT (with uglybaby.com)	$1000$700
Comprehensive Technical & Admin Documentation	$1200$840
"Making Of" Content Package (3-4 Blog Posts)	$0$0
Custom Video Walkthrough for Admin Dashboard	$400$280
Brand Asset Kit (Social Media & Canva Ready)	$400$280
Post-Launch 30-Day Analytics Review	$200$140
"First Ten Updates" Actionable Guide	$1000$700
Final Knowledge Transfer & Handoff Session	$940$660